When communicating with other kids of their age group, children learn a pattern of speech. They communicate directly while playing and this helps them to express their thoughts with each other.

Given the dwindling sizes of modern families, extra efforts need to be made by way of play-dates, having pets at home, so that the toddler adopts concepts such as sharing and accommodation as a way of life.

Keeping screen time minimal can go a long way in giving the child time and opportunity to hone his or her creative instincts.

Preschools are ubiquitous in India’s villages, shows a comprehensive new survey that watched 14,000 children over 5 years. But the benefits they bring are often dependent on factors such as the quality of early education, child’s gender and education level of mother.